Avatar (movie)

Anakin Skywalker, Count Dooku and the Emperor are all "Star Wars" characters who turned to the dark side and wound up dead. Coincidence, probably not. At this point in the long history of "Star Wars," it's well established that the dark side corrupts almost anyone it touches. So how are there still willing armies lining up to protect offshoots of the nefarious Empire? We asked "Star Wars: Episode VII -- The Force Awakens" director J.J. Abrams why anyone would want to join his new First Order when there's so much at stake.

The latest addition to the "Star Wars" franchise showcases a new-suited stormtrooper and a whole...

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James Cameron will make his return trip to Pandora with some familiar faces, as "Avatar" stars Sam Worthington and Zoe Saldana have signed on for three sequels, studio Fox announced Tuesday.
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The 29th Santa Barbara International Film Festival announced Tuesday that Robert Redford will receive the American Riviera Award at a tribute Feb. 7 at the Arlington Theatre.
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